Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms arrives on 1-29

We actually saw Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms when it was in theaters so our wait is already over. I went with my daughter, son and his girlfriend and we all enjoyed it. It was so much more than I ever expected. The story-line was amazing as was the entire film. If you didn't catch it in theaters I would recommended picking it up and watching with the family. This is a film everyone will enjoy.

Disney's dazzling adventure "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"- inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale and the beloved ballet "The Nutcracker"- carried audiences along with 14-year-old Clara (Mackenzie Foy) to a magical, mysterious world with breathtaking performances by Misty Copeland plus sweets, snowflakes, soldiers, scurrying mice... and no shortage of surprises. Destined to become an annual viewing tradition for adventurers of all ages, the film arrives home instantly with never-before seen extras and deleted scenes on Digital and Movies Anywhere, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Jan. 29, 2019.

Bonus features include a discussion with American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland about her role as the enchanting Ballerina Princess, her personal history with “The “Nutcracker” ballet, and her inspirational and historic rise within the world of dance. Extras take viewers on the set of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” to meet both new and reimagined characters, and discover how the Land of Sweets, Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and mysterious Fourth Realm were created to such dazzling effect. Deleted scenes provide a look at magical moments that didn’t make the final version of the movie.

In “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” Clara travels along a golden thread, presented at Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual party, eagerly searching for a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a music box that holds a priceless gift. When she enters a mysterious parallel world, Clara encounters a Nutcracker soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and three Realm regents, including the Sugar Plum Fairy (Keira Knightley). Ultimately, she must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve the key and return harmony to the unstable world.

Bonus features include*:

BLU-RAY:
• On Pointe: A Conversation with Misty Copeland - Copeland shares the thrill of portraying one of her favorite characters in a whole new way.
• Unwrapping “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” - Dive into the production design, sets, costumes and more that helped transform a beloved ballet into an adventurous movie.

Deleted Scenes:
• The Stahlbaums Arrive- As the Stahlbaums enter the Christmas Eve ball, the butler attempts to announce them to the assembled guests.
• Follow Your Ribbon- Drosselmeyer encourages a reluctant Clara to go find her gift.
• Deleted Scene: Clara Asks About Her Mother- Sugar Plum gives Clara a tour of her mother’s bedroom.
• Left, Left, Left, Left, Left- Wandering lost in the forest, palace guards Cavalier and Harlequin quarrel about which way to go.
• Out with the Old- Sugar Plum makes sweeping changes to the palace decor.

Music Videos:
• “Fall on Me” Performed by Andrea Bocelli Featuring Matteo Bocelli- Experience superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli performing their first duet together in this uplifting song.
• “The Nutcracker Suite” Performed by Lang Lang- Get swept up in a series of images from the movie, set to Tchaikovsky’s music and featuring world-renowned pianist Lang Lang.

On Digital:
• Unwrapped: The Visual Effects of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”- View a reel that explores the layers of effects in sequences of the film.

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What do you like to do on a rainy day? How about a movie!

When it's rainy out, which it has been a lot here lately it seems I don't really have as much ambition to get up and moving. I for one would rather snuggle up under a blanket and watch a movie with my kids. It's actually a great excuse for some mommy cuddling time with my daughter really, but don't tell her that. Plus we get to make some memories together while we watch a fun movie together and have some laughs. Over spring break last week we broke out some movies we'd been meaning to watch that somehow got lost behind the DVD stand and did some catching up on rainy day movie time. One of them was a good blast from the past for me...Pinocchio. WOW it had been a long time since I had last seen it on television growing up. Of course not much had changed...besides the quality of course. It's amazing what technology can do for an older movie to make it almost like something totally new.

If you haven't had the chance to check out Pinocchio yet I highly recommend it because seeing it in HD is amazing!

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Alice Through The Looking Glass - Own it today!

I was so excited when this movie arrived. I absolutely love Johnny Depp as an actor and having seen the first Alice In Wonderland movie knew I'd be in for a treat with this one.

The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered White Queen; Helena Bonham Carter as Iracebeth, the short-tempered, big-headed Red Queen; and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, the heroine at the heart of the story. Sacha Baron Cohen joins the ensemble as Time, a magical being that is part human, part clock, and the late Alan Rickman—to whom the film is dedicated—is the voice of Absolem, the blue Monarch butterfly who metamorphosed from the blue caterpillar “Alice in Wonderland.”

Sure enough I was right just as I suspected, this movie is awesome! From the superior acting to the amazing scenes it's a movie you don't want to miss.

If you haven't seen the movie yet here's a video sneak peek:


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Alice Through the Looking Glass - Bring the journey home October 18th!

If you've seen Alice in Wonderland you're probably like me just anticipating the moment for Alice Through the Looking Glass to come out on Blu-ray and DVD. I absolutely love Johnny Depp so I know this will be just as good as the first one! Just check out this behind the scenes clip and see for yourself what you think!



Disney presents the spectacular live adventure Alice Through the Looking Glass. The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered White Queen; Helena Bonham Carter as Iracebeth, the short-tempered, big-headed Red Queen; and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, the heroine at the heart of the story. Sacha Baron Cohen joins the ensemble as Time, a magical being that is part human, part clock, and the late Alan Rickman—to whom the film is dedicated—is the voice of Absolem, the blue Monarch butterfly who metamorphosed from the blue caterpillar “Alice in Wonderland.” Bring the journey home October 18th on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere.

Disney's The Jungle Book - Coming soon!

Disney presents the live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”).

The Jungle Book is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat.

Disney’s Groundbreaking, Live-Action Adventure arrives on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray™ August 30.

Check out this awesome clip from The Jungle Book:

Disney's Beauty And The Beast on Digital HD 9-6 & Blu-ray/DVD 9-20

Twenty-five years ago, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast broke ground as the first animated feature film to receive an Academy Award® nomination for best picture, and now this tale as old as time joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection. The Blu-ray release will include the original theatrical film; an extended version with the “Human Again” song sequence and a never-before-released on home entertainment sing-along version.

The beloved animated classic has truly stood the test of time and now a whole new generation of viewers are invited to be our guest and fall in love with this enchanting tale, its captivating characters and unforgettable, award-winning music score and original song, “Beauty and the Beast.”

The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition features four versions of “Beauty and the Beast.”  The Blu-ray release will include the original theatrical film; an extended version with the “Human Again” song sequence and a never-before-released on home entertainment sing-along version.  The original work-in-progress version will be available digitally and on Disney Movies Anywhere.

There is also a host of all-new bonus extras including a rare opportunity to gather around the piano with some of Disney’s greatest composers, including Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”), Stephen Schwartz (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Pocahontas”), Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“Frozen,” Disney’s upcoming “Gigantic”), Robert Lopez (“Frozen,” Disney’s upcoming “Gigantic”) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Disney’s upcoming “Moana”) as they sing and share how they’ve personally been inspired by the film’s award-winning music; a look at how Walt Disney himself sought to adapt this famous fairytale; a nostalgic look back with Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle; behind-the-scenes access into the recording booth with the cast; and a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming live-action re-telling of “Beauty and the Beast,” arriving in theaters in 2017.

The original work-in-progress version will be available digitally and on Disney Movies Anywhere. Relive the magic on Sept. 6 on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, and on Sept. 20 on Blu-ray™ and DVD.

Zootopia is hitting Blu-ray next Tuesday June 7th

We actually saw Zootopia when it was in theaters as a family and we all loved it. Even my husband said he liked it and that's a big deal for him. We all laughed so to me that is always a good indicator of a good family movie. The storyline was one that had you always wondered what was going to happen next and didn't leave you hanging in the end. Definitely a quality family flick for all ages!

About: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy-adventure “Zootopia” has broken records worldwide, earning nearly $1 billion at the global box office and becoming one of the highest grossing original movies of all time. Critics and audiences of all ages have fallen in love with the wonderfully innovative mammal metropolis of “Zootopia” and the comedic chemistry of rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). In fact, critics have hailed “Zootopia” as one of the best films of 2016 and Richard Roeper from Chicago Sun-Times calls it “One of the best animated films ever.”

When the runaway hit arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand platforms this Tuesday, June 7, 2016, viewers will not only be able to enjoy the vibrant world of Zootopia and reunite with their favorite characters, but also discover more about the evolution of this extraordinary tale through in-depth bonus offerings.



Bonus features include candid conversations with filmmakers and artists behind Zootopia, an alternate opening, never-before-seen characters and deleted scenes, and a sneak peek at some of the hidden Easter Eggs that make reference to Disney Animation’s most beloved films and characters.

Birds Eye and Disney Team Up to Help Kids Eat their Veggies

Do you struggle with getting your kids to eat their veggies? Yet if you put a bowl of mac & cheese in front of them they will gobble it down? I know I've dealt with that issue with both of my kids. Thankfully Birds Eye and Disney Team have teamed up to help us moms with that problem. Birds Eye, the number one name in frozen vegetables is introducing a first-of-its-kind frozen offering, bringing nutritious, veggie-rich side dishes to kids, featuring Disney characters they know and love. I love the offerings that Birds Eye has come up with and by putting my daughter's favorite Disney characters right on the front of the packages she even wants to pick them out herself for meals. It's funny how she will look past the veggies inside the bag and says to me "Mom can I have the Frozen pasta for dinner?". But hey, I'm okay with that because I know there's veggies mixed in with that pasta that I otherwise would not have gotten her to eat. I know because I've tried the hidden veggie trick before and got busted. I'm just glad I was able to check these out and find a solution that she will eat and the whole family can enjoy with her.

The Disney offerings by Birds Eye feature pastas in the shape of today’s favorite Disney characters paired with veggies kids already know and love.

Varieties include:
• Elsa & Anna Pasta & Peas with a Parmesan Cheese Sauce
• Mickey & Minnie Whole Grain Pasta & Corn with a Butter Sauce
• Mater & McQueen Pasta & Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

• Olaf Pasta & Carrots with a Tomato Sauce

I had a little trouble finding these when I first went to look for them, but it seems like they are starting to show up in more stores now. So if you don't see them in one store, don't give up. I found mine at our local Meijer store.

Planes Fire & Rescue - Print & Play Activities #FireAndRescue

Dusty is headed out on an all-new adventure this summer in PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE and in celebration of this, here are a some fun activities for you and your family to enjoy while soaring through the sky or relaxing in your own backyard.

“Like” Disney’s PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DisneyPlanes

"Follow" Disney’s PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the website: www.disney.com/Planes

Disney’s PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE flies into theatres everywhere on July 18th!

MUPPETS MOST WANTED - New Video!

Like The Muppets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets

Follow The Muppets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/muppetsstudio

Follow Miss Piggy on Twitter: @RealMissPiggy

Follow The Muppets on Tumblr: http://themuppets.tumblr.com 

MUPPETS MOST WANTED opens in theaters on March 21, 2014!

I can't wait till this movie comes out, the first one was awesome and I can only image the second movie will be just as great. I loved the Muppets as a kid and enjoy that I can now share them with my kids on the big screen!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Disney Junior

Disney Junior will be celebrating Valentine's Day this year with themed episodes of cable TV's #1 series for kids 2-5 "Doc McStuffins" and perennial favorite "Handy Manny."

In the new "Doc McStuffins" episode titled "My Huggy Valentine," Doc receives a stuffed Valentine's Day heart named Val as a gift and Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better.  After diagnosing Lambie with "splitheartitis," Doc reassures her that no one could ever take her place.  This episode of "Doc McStuffins" premieres Friday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel and 4:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

Then, in the "Handy Manny" episode, Manny wants to ask longtime friend Kelly to a Valentine's Day party.  With a little help from the tools, he finally works up the courage and asks her to attend Mrs. Portillo's party with him.  The episode titled "Valentine's Day Party" premieres Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel and 6:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

Disney Princess Royal Ball Augmented Reality 2.0 app and Party Planning #DisneyPrincessWMT

We are becoming quite the augmented reality app junkies lately.  It's really a lot of fun finding ways in stores like Walmart to unlock special activities in the apps. The Disney Princess Royal Ball Augmented Reality 2.0 app has made it to the top of my daughters favorites list.  The app can be found by searching ‘Royal Ball’ in the iTunes App Store or Google Play store.

Once you've downloaded the app to your device you can begin the journey by picking out a dress, shoes and tiara for the royal ball.  Next you journey to create your dream carriage, then finally off to the ball you go riding in style!  My daughter really enjoyed every step of the process and couldn't wait to go to Walmart so we could search for the trigger points and activate even more fun.

We immediately found the Cinderella movie display and pulled a copy of the Blu-Ray/DVD off the shelf and was able to make the carriage from the app transform into a 3D carriage. It was really cool, and if you were careful you could rotate your phone to see it from all angels. We marveled at it for a bit then headed off to the toy department to see what other fun things we could find. 

Wow did they have a large selection, an entire side of one isle was full of Disney dolls, toys, and dress up merchandise.  My daughter had a field day looking through all of the dresses before I finally tore her away so we could head off to the Halloween isle to find her perfect dress. 

We lined up the Disney dresses we found so she could look each one over before deciding on which dress would win her heart.  She finally decided on the Tangled wedding dress because she didn't have anything like it at home already and thought she'd make a beautiful princess bride herself.

Finally we stopped by the Disney Princess party decor isle to see what it had to offer for our party next week.  I couldn't believe what a large selection they had of different princess themes.  You can see the rest of the selection as well as my entire trip through my Google+ album.


Check out Disney on Twitter, Cinderella and all the Disney Princesses on Facebook, for more great information on the Disney brand.

You can find lots of great Disney Princess merchandise at Walmart!

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Winnie the Pooh Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack #Giveaway 11-4

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh!  Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

Win it: One lucky reader will win a Winnie the Pooh Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack. This giveaway will end November 5th at 12:01 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form for ALL entries.  Post comments will NOT be counted. (For daily Tweets you can just put the word Tweet in the mandatory entry box to unlock the Tweet box if it is locked. This box tracks cookies and if you clear them it resets.) 

Disney's Spooky Buddies DVD/Blu-Ray #Giveaway 9-28

The newest “Buddies” DVD release Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies is hitting shelves September 20, 2011!

Disney's irresistible talking Buddies are back in an all-new movie that takes them for a spooky new adventure. With the help of some unexpected new friends -- Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, the buddies must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

Win it: One lucky reader will win a Disney's Spooky Buddies DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack. This giveaway will end September 29th at 12:01 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US & Canada.

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CLOSED: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Giveaway 5-20

Yo Ho, Yo Ho…..you know what that means! Captain Jack is back and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES sails into theaters everywhere on May 20th!  

Here is a brief synopsis of the fourth Pirates adventure: 

Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penélope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

Giveaway CLOSED - Congratulations to the winner you have been notified via email and have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen.

Win it: This giveaway will end May 20th at 10 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US and Canada.

One lucky reader will win all of this: 

- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Tee in adult size of choice S, M, L, XL

- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides bandanna in black

- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides temporary tattoo (2 per winner)

 

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